Epidemiologist Bureau of HIV/AIDS, Evaluation and Research

CDC Foundation•New York, NY

60d•$31 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

The CDC Foundation is seeking an Epidemiologist to support the New York State Department of Health. Under the Department’s direction, the contracted staff member will provide epidemiologic and other data-related investigatory services, along with program evaluation assistance related to the Governor’s Ending the Epidemic Initiative, the AIDS Institute Research Agenda, and AIDS Institute priority areas. This is a shared position between the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Epidemiology and Data Analysis and Research Translation within the Division of Epidemiology, Evaluation, and Partner Services at the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute. The incumbent will develop reports on rapid initiation of antiretroviral treatment, collaborate across the AIDS Institute to assess program needs, and evaluate program objectives. The role also includes identifying populations in which newly diagnosed individuals are less likely to start treatment promptly, analyzing HIV surveillance data to identify increases in new diagnoses, and identifying, discussing, monitoring, and reporting HIV clusters of concern. The position is currently hybrid in the Albany, New York area. Compensation is $31.25–$33.65 per hour at 37.5 hours per week. The position end date is September 30, 2031. Responsibilities may change as public health program priorities evolve, subject to written approval from the CDC Foundation and the New York State Department of Health. Relocation expenses are not included.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least nine semester hours of mathematics or statistics and at least two years of research, evaluation, or epidemiologic experience; or an associate’s degree in a related field and five years of such experience; or a master’s degree in public health or a related field and at least one year of research, evaluation, or epidemiologic experience.
Experience working with relational databases and SQL programming, SAS, SPSS, or other statistical software.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with HIV/AIDS population data is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as Evaluation Coordinator for the Rapid Initiation of Antiretroviral Treatment Project.
Develop an understanding of the evidence base for rapid initiation of antiretroviral treatment and factors affecting the time between diagnosis and starting antiretroviral medication.
Apply and evaluate SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely) objectives for program evaluation.
Prepare and facilitate monthly RIA team evaluation meetings, including developing agendas, compiling minutes, and preparing and presenting program data.
Coordinate and participate in supervisory trainings, including distributing relevant materials.
Develop report materials with managers and relevant staff; use SAS reports and macros to enable reports to be run quickly and routinely; and review materials with appropriate staff to ensure functionality.
Organize and maintain related documents on the secure local area network and Microsoft Teams.
Adhere strictly to confidentiality and security policies.
Identify and monitor clusters of concern using New York State HIV case surveillance data.
Conduct space-time heatmap analysis, routinely update and run SAS programs, and update summary files.
Conduct molecular cluster analysis using programs developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Disseminate cluster-related output files to appropriate offices.
Analyze cluster-related output files, develop cluster narratives, and contribute to cluster-related discussions.
Monitor clusters of concern and update the cluster team about changes.
Develop and maintain cluster reports within the New York Electronic HIV Management System for follow-up and analysis.
Draft quarterly cluster report forms for submission to the CDC.
Write, run, and interpret results of SAS queries related to cluster activities.
Lead data analysis on selected topics, create abstracts, develop manuscripts, and present findings.
Assist with quality checks of routine data products.
Ensure activities comply with public health laws and regulations.